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201989 minPGdocumentary

5.9/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Gender Equality

La Lupa

201989 minPGdocumentary

5.9/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

A woman travels through Argentina, Italy, and Norway to explore motherhood and identity while examining the cultural differences in women's roles.

Gender Equality

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A woman travels through Argentina, Italy, and Norway to explore motherhood and identity while examining the cultural differences in women's roles.

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Marina Zeisingdirector

Marina Zeisingwriter

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A woman travels through Argentina, Italy, and Norway, seeking to understand motherhood and her own identity. In "La Lupa," she reflects on her personal struggles and the desire to become a mother. The film contrasts the patriarchal systems in these countries and the cultural differences in women's roles. The director meets various women, each sharing their unique experiences of motherhood. This documentary runs for 89 minutes and was released in 2019.

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